Pollen has capture our house!

So- seriously- when will we be free from sniffles in this house? We have all had some yucky bug each week for a month now. Ellie had it, the next week Graham, then me, now poor ellie belly again! I am wondering if everything blooming started all our sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, the whole bit. Thankfully- Mike has stayed free from it all- don't know how- normally he's the one who reacts to all this. So we have been trying to get well.

Last night I felt like a "real" mom- even though I have been a mom for 2 years now- last night it kind of sank in that- this is a non-stop full time job! Do I love it? With every part of my being. Oh goodness don't get me wrong- we have our days- testy testy days for sure- especially with my 2 yr old that wakes up jabbering and goes to bed jabbering! My neighbor stopped by yesterday and yes- "hmmm shell does he stop talking?" I laughed and said- ya know i guess i am so used to him talking to me so much I haven't thought about it." Even though we are walking on water with discipline right now- a 2 yr old brings absolutely complete delight to my heart! So- a little ramble-back to why my "real" mom moment kicked in last night...... Mike had to go out of town for a bit so it was just me and the kiddos. Normally at night Mike and Graham have their time together reading, bath time, and rocking. They have always done that together (most nights!). Last night it was just me. I didn't feel overwhelmed or anything at all- it was just the clear reality of my life that I am a mom set in. Sometimes I can't believe it. My mom said that when I was t-tiny I loved playing house! haha! So- sometimes I feel like this reality is a dream. Even the days that there is nothing more I'd rather do than to crawl in bed at 7:30 pm with Graham and hit the hay- I am so thankful for this opportunity to mother my kids. I pray daily that God would give me the patience's, and teach me how to mother as HE wants me to, and how to learn from my mistakes.

I heard someone say that other day- one the best things you can ever say to your child is- "I am so sorry mommy messes up too." I could say that a lot! Thankfully- I get to walk through this toddler/baby phase with. Many of my sweet friends and family members are blessed by their sweet babies too! I have two sister-in-laws that were given twins....yes, my brother and mike's brother. I love seeing them parents two kids- they both take complete joy and delight in loving on their children- two at all the same stages at once. That's so neat to me to see how they both love their kids with a never complaining attitude!

Well- it's Friday- hip hip hurray! We are going to relax this weekend- a well needed family weekend together!